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Canada serviceberry

This large deciduous shrub or small tree, with many colony-forming erect stems is often found growing in swampy, wet sites in eastern North America. In yards and landscapes in the Midwest, Canada serviceberry is best suited for wet sites. It has white blooms in early spring followed by oval green leaves and edible red fruit, attractive to birds, in mid to late summer. The fall color is orange-red.

Light Exposure:

Hardiness Zones:

Soil Preference:

Wet soil

Season of Interest:

Mid spring,

Late spring,

Early fall

Flower Color & Fragrance:

White

Shape or Form:

Multi-stemmed,

Thicket-forming,

Upright

Growth Rate:

Moderate

More Information:

Tree & Plant Care

10 to 20 feet high and wide; multi-stemmed shrub.
Best in part shade condition, tolerant of sun with adequate soil moisture.
Great plant for wet sites.
Colony-forming, spreading by sucker growth. Prune to control size.